‘Empire strikes back’: Internet thinks Palace subtly trolled Meghan Markle after promoting its strawberry jam

Internet is convinced that the Buckingham Palace Shop tried to one up Meghan Markle's new venture
PUBLISHED APR 25, 2024
The Buckingham Palace shop promoted its strawberry preserve days Meghan Markle debuted her own food product (Getty Images, Instagram/ @buckinghampalaceshop)
The Buckingham Palace shop promoted its strawberry preserve days Meghan Markle debuted her own food product (Getty Images, Instagram/ @buckinghampalaceshop)

LONDON, UK: Buckingham Palace’s official store has promoted its strawberry preserves just days after the first product of Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard was unveiled.

The Duchess of Sussex reportedly sent 50 jars of strawberry jam to her closest pals in mid-April.

Tracy Robbins and Delfina Blaquier posted about Meghan Markle’s jam

Fashion designer Tracy Robbins was one of the friends to receive Meghan’s gift, People reported. She shared on her Instagram Story, “Thank you for the delicious basket! I absolutely love this jam so not sure I'm sharing with anyone :) @americanrivieraorchard Thank you M! #montecitogoodness #americanrivieraorchard.”

(TRACY ROBBINS/INSTAGRAM)
Tracy Robbins showed off jam sent to her by Meghan Markle (@tracyrobbins/Instagram)

Photographer Delfina Blaquier also posted about it on her Instagram Story. She said, “Strawberry jam makes me happy. And I ❤️your jam @americanrivieraorchard.”

Buckingham Palace Shop promotes its jam

Buckingham Palace Shop released a clip of its strawberry preserves on its official social media page on April 22. The caption read, “Our Strawberry Preserve is made using only the finest berries and is delicious served in a variety of ways.”


 
 
 
 
 
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It added, “Some of our favorite ways are shown here: ✔️ On a scone as part of a cream tea ✔️ On a crumpet ✔️ With a croissant ✔️ On toast How do you enjoy your strawberry preserve? Let us know in the comments! #StrawberryPreserve #Jam.”

Internet says Buckingham Palace 'subtly trolled' Meghan Markle

The internet was quick to notice Buckingham Palace Shop's timing in promoting their jam. 

One user said, “Wait! Did the Palace just subtly troll Ms Montecito?!”

Another user wrote, “I will enjoy the Duchess of Suxxes’ jam before your massed produced slight on her. You show your true colors. I use to respect the Royal Family and know no longer do.”

“Very tacky, low blow, that was entirely immature and unecessary. I thought Buckingham Pakace was supposed to exude class and grace. Guess not,” the third one shared.

The fourth user noted, “The Empire strikes back. (Sorry, someone has to bring that one on)”

“Well played social media team,” the fifth one remarked.

A comment read, “Nicely played, Palace. Nicely played.”

Another one added, “Had she stayed, she could be the one spreading the jam in this post. But alas, she'll just have to settle for blurry, out of focus shots of her swanning around her estate in a ball gown, with not another human in sight. What a life.”

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